Policies and strategies for growth
Community consultation
The Department of State Growth recognises the importance of engaging and consulting with Tasmanian business, industry and the community when developing policies and strategies.
Opportunities for public input are promoted via different media channels, including this section of our website.
Energy
Tasmanian Energy Security Taskforce
The Government established the Tasmanian Energy Security Taskforce to identify ways to help future proof Tasmania from energy security challenges.
Read more Read more >Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan
The Tasmanian Government has identified renewable energy as a key economic driver as we rebuild a stronger Tasmania.
Read more Read more >Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Action Plan
The Tasmanian Government will work with industry, other governments, and the community to develop a renewable hydrogen industry that will provide ongoing benefits for Tasmanians.
Read more Read more >Forestry
Contractor and employee programs
Under the 2013 Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement, the Australian Government has provided $20 million to support forest contractors and employees affected by the forestry industry transition.
Read more Read more >Forest Stewardship Council certification for Sustainable Timber Tasmania
Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certification could bring significant benefits to the native forest industry.
Read more Read more >Management and utilisation of forest residues
The Residues Solutions Study identifies potential options to utilise harvesting and processing residues from Tasmania's forests, including native forest and plantations.
Read more Read more >Permanent Native Forest Estate Policy
This policy is a key element of Tasmania's approach to achieving ecologically sustainable forest management.
Read more Read more >Special Species Timber Management Plan
The Plan has been developed to provide a management framework for the long-term and sustainable harvesting of Tasmanian special species timbers.
Read more Read more >Strategic Growth Plan
The growth plan was developed by the Ministerial Advisory Council on Forestry to provide direction to enhance employment and profitability in Tasmania’s forest sector
Read more Read more >Tasmanian Regional Forest Agreement (RFA)
The Tasmanian Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) is a 20-year bilateral agreement between the Tasmanian and Australian governments signed on 8 November 1997.
Read more Read more >Tasmanian Wood Encouragement Policy
The policy ensures sustainably sourced wood is fully considered, where feasible, in Tasmanian Government procurement, particularly for new buildings and refurbishment projects.
Read more Read more >Wood and Fibre Processing Innovation Program
The $1.25 million Wood and Fibre Processing Innovation Program provides grants of up to $100 000 to develop innovative uses for forest and timber residues.
Read more Read more >Infrastructure
Burnie to Hobart Freight Corridor Strategy
The development of a Burnie to Hobart Freight Corridor Strategy was identified as a priority action in the Tasmanian Government’s Tasmanian Integrated Freight Strategy and is a priority initiative listed in Infrastructure Australia’s Infrastructure Priority List.
Read more Read more >Hobart to Strahan Trail Air Passenger Service
The Tasmanian Government is making funds available to support a trial Air Passenger Service between Hobart and Strahan for a period of up to two years. Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified applicants wishing to operate a service.
Read more Read more >Tasmanian Integrated Freight Strategy
The Tasmanian Integrated Freight Strategy provides a coordinated framework to guide freight planning and investment, across modes.
Read more Read more >Tasmanian Rail Access Framework Policy
The Tasmanian Rail Access Framework Policy provides the mechanism by which the Tasmanian Government implements the principles of National Access Regime and Competition Principles Agreement.
Read more Read more >Water and Sewerage Accelerated Infrastructure Plan
The Government has requested that Infrastructure Tasmania provide a report regarding an accelerated infrastructure investment plan for Tasmania’s water and sewerage sector.
Read more Read more >Western Tasmania Export Corridor Plan
The Plan aims to support Western Tasmanian mining industry development through improving the productivity and efficiency of export supply chains in the region
Read more Read more >Transport
Brooker Highway Transport Plan
The plan delineates objectives and principles for future investment in the highway for the short, medium and long term, to enable the highway to cater for current demand and future transport needs.
Read more Read more >Brooker Highway Transport Plan Partner Agreement
The purpose of this partnership agreement is to commit the Tasmanian Government, the Brighton Council, and the Glenorchy and Hobart City Councils to the implementation of the Brooker Highway Transport Plan.
Read more Read more >Cradle Coast Integrated Transport Strategy
The Tasmanian Government and Cradle Coast Authority, on behalf of the nine local councils in the Cradle Coast Region, released the Cradle Coast Integrated Transport Strategy in 2006.
Read more Read more >Northern Integrated Transport Plan
The Northern Integrated Transport Plan is a collaborative initiative of the Tasmanian Government and Northern Tasmanian Development (NTD), including the eight member councils.
Read more Read more >Southern Integrated Transport Plan
The Southern Integrated Transport Plan is a collaborative initiative of the Tasmanian Government, Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority and twelve member councils.
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